in September 2017 to prepare Hong Kong to move into a New Era of Smart Banking. The formulation of a policy framework on Open API was also announced to facilitate the development and wider adoption of API by the banking sector. Mr. Howard Lee ... ( read original story ...)
Rate hikes favorable to local banking stocks
The central bank has stepped in more than 10 times since April 12 as Hong Kong dollar touched the weaker end of its trading band last month. The Hong Kong dollar is allowed to trade in a range of between 7.75 to 7.85 to the US dollar. Market participants ... ( read original story ...)
WeLab to seek virtual banking licence in Hong Kong
WeLab, a fintech (financial technology) unicorn in Hong Kong, is set to secure regulatory approval for its plan to engage in virtual banking. According WeLab founder and chief executive Simon Loong Pui-chi, the company has been working closely with the ... ( read original story ...)
Sucden Financial HK Appoint Phil Kim to Lead eFX Team in Hong Kong
He joins Sucden Financial from LMAX Exchange in Hong Kong, where he was responsible for establishing the firm's institutional presence in the area. He previously held senior positions at FXCM and Deutsche Bank. Peter Brooks, Co-Head of eFX in London said ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong IPO Flop a Warning for Punters in Xiaomi Mega Deal
One of Hong Kong’s most popular investment strategies -- borrow big and plow the money into a red-hot IPO -- is starting to fail, just as the city prepares to host Xiaomi Corp.’s $10 billion listing. Ping An Healthcare & Technology Co.’s initial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks get boost from tech and financials
Hong Kong stocks closed the midday session higher on Tuesday, after tech companies surged following a rebound in Apple shares in the US overnight. Chinese financials and carmakers were also boosted in line with gains in the mainland market. The Hang Seng ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong IPO Flop a Warning for Speculators in Xiaomi Mega Deal
One of Hong Kong’s most popular investment strategies -- borrow big and plow the money into a red-hot IPO -- is starting to fail, just as the city prepares to host Xiaomi Corp.’s $10 billion listing. Ping An Healthcare & Technology Co.’s initial ... ( read original story ...)
Ping An Good Doctor’s shares slide below IPO price on valuation worries
Shares of some other technology-related companies that floated recently have been weak in Hong Kong. ZhongAn Online P & C Insurance Co recently dropped below its IPO price. China Literature, which soared on its debut last year, has been declining and is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks must catch up to regional rivals in artificial intelligence race
Although some big players in Hong Kong such as HSBC, Hang Seng Bank and Standard Chartered are using AI technology such as chatbots to serve their customers, this is just scratching the surface. Say hi to Amy. She and other HSBC bots are about to change ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s $2 billion buyback fails to cheer investors as spending surges
HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC’s (HSBA.L) new chief executive sought to mollify investors with a share buyback of up to $2 billion, as the bank reported on Friday an unexpected 4 percent drop in first-quarter pre-tax profit due to a surge in spending. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank declares HK$1.3 per share dividend payout
The Hang Seng Bank (0011) today declared the first interim dividend of HK$1.3 per share for the year ending December 31, 2018, according to a filing to Hong Kong stock exchange. The dividend will be payable on June 7. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks slip into negative territory in early action
Hong Kong shares were lower in early action on Friday morning ... China Construction Bank lost 0.6 per cent to HK$8.03 and HSBC declined 0.8 per cent to HK$77.05. Hang Seng Bank also lost 1.2 per cent to HK$198.40. Meanwhile, AIA added 1.5 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC first-quarter profit misses estimate, unveils $2 billion new share buyback
HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA.L - News) posted on Friday an unexpected 4 percent drop in first-quarter pre-tax profit due to a surge in investments, missing estimates, and announced plans to initiate a new share buyback of up to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC says quarterly profit dips, plans $2B share buyback
HONG KONG (AP) - Global bank HSBC said Friday it's launching its latest multibillion-dollar share buyback, as it released its first quarterly earnings report under its new chief executive, John Flint. The bank said that the buyback of up to $2 billion in ... ( read original story ...)